Not to mention, doing it this way opens up the possibility of triangulating the location of unauthorized cell phones. No need to start tossing every cell in the place, just wait for the system to register an out going call and narrow down where it's coming from and send guards to that location.
Wow, you must be an absolute joy to work for. Care to explain why you rank using char vs. varhar to be of the same level of sin as drinking at work, hitting a coworker, sabotaging/destroying company property, or not showing up to work for a week without calling/emailing anyone? Because those are about the only things I can think of that would merit that kind of response.
Or do you just want to admit you don't know what the hell you're talking about so we can go about our lives peacefully?
Now an old timer will know this and set the zipcode field as a varchar.
Partially right. You set the zipcode field as a char(5), with a second plus4 field that's char(4) and can be NULL. Char fields index slightly faster than varchar fields, and since all zipcodes are five digits go for the optimization.
Only someone who neither understands nor appreciates culture can say all cultures are the same. Go visit a museum sometime and try to appreciate the vast differences between different cultures.
Culture is not a set of values, it's the way humans express those values. And there is infinite diversity in those expressions. The sooner you realize that and learn to appreciate it, the richer your world will be.
An interesting theory I saw on the History Channel was that the Garden of Eden and the Flood were tied to the same historical event: the flooding of the Persian Gulf at the end of the last ice age. The theory is that the Persian Gulf was a giant valley, until the on rushing water swept in over what is now the Straights of Hormuz and covered everything. The survivors started the tale about a lost "paradise" and a home that was destroyed by a giant flood. Everything else got filled in later.
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That's it, Somalia here I come. Just need to stop and get a parrot first.
There's a caveat, though. If you proofread immediately after typing something, you're likely to miss something relative mundane (like "its" vs "it's"). If you're in a hurry, you'll just have to accept a few typos and grammar errors, and the derision that's sure to follow. If you have more time for thoughtful contemplation, you should hit the Preview button, then continue reading something else for a bit (or get a cup of coffee, whatever). When you come back, your brain should find it easier to read through what you've written objectively and find any errors in it.
Batman Begins was hailed as a the best Batman film ever made (until The Dark Knight came out, that is).
Casino Royale was a box office smash (even if lightening has failed to strike twice).
The second Battlestar Galactica has been a much larger success than the original series.
Even Baz Luhrman's Romeo + Juliet was a radical new take on a classic.
So why is Star Trek so special? Why is it trekkies won't let someone take the characters and put them in a new environment?
Star Trek was always about the stories, not about the universe. The people who get too hung up on "canon" and hate retconning are missing the point of speculative fiction: to entertain, and to explore concepts about human nature that can't be as easily told in other genres.
This film looks like it's going to be fun, and maybe it'll open the possibility of telling other stories with characters we've grown to know, and give us a chance to know them in a different way.
Because all of the Renaissance Faire geeks in the future become Hippy Love-in geeks? Wonder if they'll mash up several decades worth of culture then, too, and have hippies walking around with replica Blackberries.
My point was that I don't recall seeing either of them in their underwear in full-on grope on a bed.
That's only because it was made in the 60s on broadcast TV. If it was an original show on FX, USA, or (better yet) HBO or Showtime today, Uhuru would've been half naked in every episode.
Yeah, but even if you managed to do all of that, Madagascar would still close its ports and leave a remnant of humanity. So basically, there's no way to kill off the entire species.
Ooh, I get to use a car analogy to refute your specious claims!
Do you think someone out to buy a Bentley is going to seriously consider buying a Hyundai just because it's cheaper? What about someone who wants a lower-end luxury car, like a BMW 3-series or Mercedes C-class? Those companies may make cars just like Hyundai does, but they're not competing with Hyundai at all.
Same with Lego bricks. As long as their bricks are made of higher quality material, they'll have a niche. It might end up being a little smaller than it is now, but they'll still have it. And if they're smart, they'll start their own knock off brand to compete against the cheaper brick manufacturers.
The "Hof" decided today that the design of Lego is not protected by the European Market rights, and that there thus cannot be any case for exclusive ownership.
You know, I knew David Hasselhof was popular in Europe, but I had no idea he was so powerful!
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Not to mention, doing it this way opens up the possibility of triangulating the location of unauthorized cell phones. No need to start tossing every cell in the place, just wait for the system to register an out going call and narrow down where it's coming from and send guards to that location.
Wow, you must be an absolute joy to work for. Care to explain why you rank using char vs. varhar to be of the same level of sin as drinking at work, hitting a coworker, sabotaging/destroying company property, or not showing up to work for a week without calling/emailing anyone? Because those are about the only things I can think of that would merit that kind of response.
Or do you just want to admit you don't know what the hell you're talking about so we can go about our lives peacefully?
Now an old timer will know this and set the zipcode field as a varchar.
Partially right. You set the zipcode field as a char(5), with a second plus4 field that's char(4) and can be NULL. Char fields index slightly faster than varchar fields, and since all zipcodes are five digits go for the optimization.
Only someone who neither understands nor appreciates culture can say all cultures are the same. Go visit a museum sometime and try to appreciate the vast differences between different cultures.
Culture is not a set of values, it's the way humans express those values. And there is infinite diversity in those expressions. The sooner you realize that and learn to appreciate it, the richer your world will be.
this world is not at peace until all nations and all religions have been defeated
You know who else promised peace after defeating other cultures and religions?
Its not like they are somehow stupid.
Well, they were at least intelligent enough to save 15% or more on their car insurance.
An interesting theory I saw on the History Channel was that the Garden of Eden and the Flood were tied to the same historical event: the flooding of the Persian Gulf at the end of the last ice age. The theory is that the Persian Gulf was a giant valley, until the on rushing water swept in over what is now the Straights of Hormuz and covered everything. The survivors started the tale about a lost "paradise" and a home that was destroyed by a giant flood. Everything else got filled in later.
That's it, Somalia here I come. Just need to stop and get a parrot first.
There's a caveat, though. If you proofread immediately after typing something, you're likely to miss something relative mundane (like "its" vs "it's"). If you're in a hurry, you'll just have to accept a few typos and grammar errors, and the derision that's sure to follow. If you have more time for thoughtful contemplation, you should hit the Preview button, then continue reading something else for a bit (or get a cup of coffee, whatever). When you come back, your brain should find it easier to read through what you've written objectively and find any errors in it.
So about 6 million in America alone.
Say, isn't that about the population of Los Angeles and Manhattan (just the island, not the rest of NYC) combined? That would explain a lot.
Batman Begins was hailed as a the best Batman film ever made (until The Dark Knight came out, that is).
Casino Royale was a box office smash (even if lightening has failed to strike twice).
The second Battlestar Galactica has been a much larger success than the original series.
Even Baz Luhrman's Romeo + Juliet was a radical new take on a classic.
So why is Star Trek so special? Why is it trekkies won't let someone take the characters and put them in a new environment?
Star Trek was always about the stories, not about the universe. The people who get too hung up on "canon" and hate retconning are missing the point of speculative fiction: to entertain, and to explore concepts about human nature that can't be as easily told in other genres.
This film looks like it's going to be fun, and maybe it'll open the possibility of telling other stories with characters we've grown to know, and give us a chance to know them in a different way.
Because all of the Renaissance Faire geeks in the future become Hippy Love-in geeks? Wonder if they'll mash up several decades worth of culture then, too, and have hippies walking around with replica Blackberries.
Personally, I won't be surprised if this segment of dialogue (or one much like it) is in the film:
Kirk: Spock, I need the code!
Spock: It's 4-8-15-16-23-42
Um, no, the USS Constitution (NCC-1700) was the first Constitution class to be built. That's why the class is named after her.
http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/NCC-1700
http://startrek.wikia.com/wiki/USS_Constitution_(NCC-1700)
Great, another movie with Sylar.
Is it really too much to ask that a story in an established franchise stick to previously established material?
Short answer, yes.
Long answer, all that does is artificially restrict the creativity of the artists involved. Where's the fun in that?
I love that your post is modded +5, Insightful. Because it truly, truly is.
My point was that I don't recall seeing either of them in their underwear in full-on grope on a bed.
That's only because it was made in the 60s on broadcast TV. If it was an original show on FX, USA, or (better yet) HBO or Showtime today, Uhuru would've been half naked in every episode.
I hope so, because I've got a restraining order I'm trying to serve on the bastard.
Sounds like you've never watched the Taiwanese parliament "debate" on C-SPAN II. That's comedy gold, right there.
* whoosh *
Yeah, but even if you managed to do all of that, Madagascar would still close its ports and leave a remnant of humanity. So basically, there's no way to kill off the entire species.
Ooh, I get to use a car analogy to refute your specious claims!
Do you think someone out to buy a Bentley is going to seriously consider buying a Hyundai just because it's cheaper? What about someone who wants a lower-end luxury car, like a BMW 3-series or Mercedes C-class? Those companies may make cars just like Hyundai does, but they're not competing with Hyundai at all.
Same with Lego bricks. As long as their bricks are made of higher quality material, they'll have a niche. It might end up being a little smaller than it is now, but they'll still have it. And if they're smart, they'll start their own knock off brand to compete against the cheaper brick manufacturers.
The "Hof" decided today that the design of Lego is not protected by the European Market rights, and that there thus cannot be any case for exclusive ownership.
You know, I knew David Hasselhof was popular in Europe, but I had no idea he was so powerful!
Fight the water because it will fight you.
See, now this is why I'm glad I'm a functioning alcoholic. I already know this is impossible!